Are most flights from Bilbao long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, most flights from Bilbao are categorized as short-haul. In the trailing 90 days, short-haul flights accounted for 54% of all departures. Medium-haul flights made up 30% of the routes from Bilbao. Long-haul flights were less common, representing 16% of the total flight options during that period.

Where are the cheapest international flights from Bilbao?

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most affordable international flights from Bilbao include destinations like Turin, Italy, with a median price of €44. Essaouira, Morocco, also offers competitive pricing, typically around €49. Other cost-effective options include Birmingham, United Kingdom, with a median price of €51, and Kraków, Poland, at a median of €54. Even within Spain, Castellón de la Plana is a budget-friendly option with a median price of €39.

What's the cheapest month to fly from Bilbao?

Historically, September has been the cheapest month to fly from Bilbao, with an average price of $189. This represents a significant saving of 29% compared to the annual median average price of $265. May is typically the second cheapest month for departures from Bilbao, with an average price of $215. Travelers looking for more economical fares may find these months offer better value.

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BIO
Milan
Italy • 2026-10-07
81% AI deal score
57 €
13 €
One-way
BIO
Ibiza
Spain • 2026-12-19
72% AI deal score
34 €
13 €
One-way
BIO
London
United Kingdom • 2026-10-17
78% AI deal score
56 €
14 €
One-way
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London
United Kingdom • 2026-10-27
72% AI deal score
44 €
14 €
One-way
BIO
Turin
Italy • 2026-10-07
76% AI deal score
52 €
15 €
One-way
BIO
Santiago de Compostela
Spain • 2026-12-09
73% AI deal score
39 €
16 €
One-way
BIO
Palma, Majorca
Spain • 2026-10-03
72% AI deal score
33 €
17 €
One-way
BIO
Valencia
Spain • 2026-09-16
77% AI deal score
38 €
17 €
One-way
BIO
Málaga
Spain • 2026-12-19
72% AI deal score
37 €
18 €
One-way
BIO
Lisbon
Portugal • 2026-12-14
76% AI deal score
55 €
18 €
One-way

Flights from Bilbao: Overview

Insights for flights from Bilbao

From Bilbao, you can reach a substantial number of destinations, with recent fares showing access to 403 unique cities. The distribution of these routes indicates a strong focus on European travel. Over the last 90 days, Spain accounts for 28% of recent fares, making it the most frequent country for flight deals from Bilbao. Following closely, the United Kingdom represents 18% of recent fares, and Portugal makes up 15%, highlighting these three countries as primary markets for travelers departing from Bilbao.

Right now, if you're looking for cheap flights from Bilbao, you'll find some particularly attractive fares. The cheapest flights start at just €24 to Milan, Italy. Another economical option is a flight to Ibiza, Spain, for €26. Additionally, you can find fares to Palma, Majorca, Spain, starting at €29. These prices represent some of the most budget-friendly options currently available from Bilbao.

The route mix from Bilbao over the last 90 days shows that 31.6% of recent fares are for direct flights. This indicates that while non-stop options are available, a significant portion of flights from Bilbao involve connections to reach their final destinations.

Looking at the most frequently discounted destinations over the last 90 days, Lisbon, Portugal, appears most often in recent fares. Following Lisbon, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is another popular destination for flight deals from Bilbao. Madrid, Spain, also ranks among the top three most popular routes, frequently featuring in recent fare observations.

The flight distances from Bilbao are predominantly short to medium-haul. 54% of recent routes are short-haul, meaning they cover shorter distances, typically within Europe. Medium-haul flights constitute 30% of the routes, while long-haul flights make up 16% of the total, offering some longer-distance international options from Bilbao.

Most popular airlines from Bilbao

Iberia Airlines

Volotea

Vueling Airlines

British Airways

Lufthansa

KLM

Air France

TAP Portugal

Last-minute flights going from Bilbao soon

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - Osaka

Bilbao (BIO) - Osaka (KIX)

KLM

1,186 €

608 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - Tokyo

Bilbao (BIO) - Tokyo (NRT)

KLM

1,054 €

607 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - San Jose

Bilbao (BIO) - San Jose (SJC)

Iberia Airlines

975 €

567 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - San Pedro Sula

Bilbao (BIO) - San Pedro Sula (SAP)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

1,160 €

736 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - Santiago de Chile

Bilbao (BIO) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

1,052 €

733 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - Houston

Bilbao (BIO) - Houston (HOU)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

1,188 €

784 €

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Bilbao

San Francisco

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

440 €

Osaka

TOP

Japan • Sep 2026

from

607 €

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Nov 2026

from

556 €

Cape Town

TOP

South Africa • Jan 2027

from

590 €

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

412 €

San Salvador

TOP

El Salvador • Feb 2027

from

528 €

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Bilbao

-34%

BIO - Tahiti

2,086 € → 1,374 €

-44%

BIO - Mahé

1,274 € → 712 €

-48%

BIO - Osaka

1,160 € → 607 €

-42%

BIO - Puebla

1,157 € → 667 €

Popular Airports from Bilbao

Bilbao airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Fri - Thu

Flights from BIO are cheapest on Tuesday, Friday, and Thursday, based on 101504 deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$24 direct / ~$24 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Bilbao are to destinations in Spain and Italy.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air UK, Volotea, easyJet

Low-cost and full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest flights from Bilbao.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance offers the best prices, with fares tending to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Sep, Mar, Nov

Flights from Bilbao tend to be cheaper in September, March, and November.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Milan

Flights from Bilbao to Milan start from 24 EUR.

Bilbao main airports to depart from

Bilbao (BIO)

Cheapest

Bilbao Airport is ideal for travelers seeking convenient flights from the Basque Country.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€19

Airports nearby Bilbao used as alternative

Santander (SDR)

Cheapest

South Korea • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,449

$1,249

Save $1,200

KLM

Business Class

From BIO

Elite

Lima

Peru • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$4,835

$2,489

Save $2,346

PLUNA, +1

Business Class

From BIO

Elite

Cali

Colombia • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$3,335

$2,390

Save $945

Avianca, +1

Business Class

From BIO

Elite

Zürich

Switzerland • Oct 2026

90% AI deal score

$1,152

$538

Save $614

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From BIO

Elite

Phuket City

Thailand • Sep 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,894

$2,461

Save $433

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From BIO

Elite

Porto

Portugal • Dec 2026

89% AI deal score

$1,201

$539

Save $662

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From BIO

Elite

Menorca

Spain • Sep 2026

86% AI deal score

$992

$529

Save $463

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From BIO

Elite

Caracas

Venezuela • Nov 2026

85% AI deal score

$4,339

$2,484

Save $1,855

Air Europa, +1

Business Class

From BIO

Elite

Fortaleza

Brazil • Sep 2026

83% AI deal score

$3,168

$2,337

Save $831

Iberia Airlines

Business Class

From BIO

Elite

São Paulo

Brazil • Nov 2026

82% AI deal score

$2,973

$2,461

Save $512

Avianca, +1

Business Class

From BIO

Elite

Bogotá

Colombia • Nov 2026

80% AI deal score

$2,652

$2,411

Save $241

Avianca, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Bilbao: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, many destinations from Bilbao have been available for under €100. For example, flights to Castellón de la Plana typically have a median price of €39, while Turin averages €44. Other options include Zaragoza at a median of €47, and Essaouira or Fes, both with median prices around €49. Across the trailing quarter, destinations like Birmingham and Nador also showed median prices of €51, offering various choices for budget-conscious travelers.

From Bilbao, travelers can typically find flights to a wide array of destinations. Historically, there have been connections to 403 unique cities across 77 countries. The distribution of available flights in the trailing 90 days shows that Spain accounts for 28% of destinations, while the United Kingdom represents 18%. Portugal is another significant region, making up 15% of the available flight options.

In the trailing 90 days, some of the most frequently served destinations from Bilbao include Lisbon, Portugal, which is a popular choice for travelers. Edinburgh, United Kingdom, also stands out as a commonly available route. Additionally, Madrid, Spain, consistently ranks among the most popular destinations for flights departing from Bilbao, reflecting strong connections within the region and beyond.

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Insights for flights from Bilbao

Most popular airlines from Bilbao

Iberia Airlines

Volotea

Vueling Airlines

British Airways

Lufthansa

KLM

Air France

TAP Portugal

Last-minute flights going from Bilbao soon

Mon, Aug 31

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - Osaka

Bilbao (BIO) - Osaka (KIX)

KLM

1,186 €

608 €

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - Tokyo

Bilbao (BIO) - Tokyo (NRT)

KLM

1,054 €

607 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - San Jose

Bilbao (BIO) - San Jose (SJC)

Iberia Airlines

975 €

567 €

One-way

Fri, Sep 4

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - San Pedro Sula

Bilbao (BIO) - San Pedro Sula (SAP)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

1,160 €

736 €

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - Santiago de Chile

Bilbao (BIO) - Santiago de Chile (SCL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

1,052 €

733 €

One-way

Sun, Aug 30

⌛ Last-Minute

BIO - Houston

Bilbao (BIO) - Houston (HOU)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

1,188 €

784 €

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Bilbao

San Francisco

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

440 €

Osaka

TOP

Japan • Sep 2026

from

607 €

Hong Kong

TOP

Hong Kong • Nov 2026

from

556 €

Cape Town

TOP

South Africa • Jan 2027

from

590 €

Washington, D.C.

TOP

United States • Jan 2027

from

412 €

San Salvador

TOP

El Salvador • Feb 2027

from

528 €

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Bilbao

-34%

BIO - Tahiti

2,086 € → 1,374 €

-44%

BIO - Mahé

1,274 € → 712 €

-48%

BIO - Osaka

1,160 € → 607 €

-42%

BIO - Puebla

1,157 € → 667 €

Popular Airports from Bilbao

Bilbao airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Tue - Fri - Thu

Flights from BIO are cheapest on Tuesday, Friday, and Thursday, based on 101504 deals.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$24 direct / ~$24 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from Bilbao are to destinations in Spain and Italy.

✈️ Airlines to watch

Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air UK, Volotea, easyJet

Low-cost and full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest flights from Bilbao.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance offers the best prices, with fares tending to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Sep, Mar, Nov

Flights from Bilbao tend to be cheaper in September, March, and November.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Milan

Flights from Bilbao to Milan start from 24 EUR.

Bilbao main airports to depart from

Bilbao (BIO)

Cheapest

Bilbao Airport is ideal for travelers seeking convenient flights from the Basque Country.

📍 ~5 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€19

Airports nearby Bilbao used as alternative

Santander (SDR)

Cheapest

Santander is a strong alternative for domestic and European flights, especially with low-cost carriers.

Colombia • Nov 2026

80% AI deal score

$2,652

$2,411

Save $241

Avianca, +1

Business Class

Booking Flights from Bilbao: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Bilbao

Today’s best flight deals from Bilbao

Flights from Bilbao: Overview

Insights for flights from Bilbao

Most popular airlines from Bilbao

Last-minute flights going from Bilbao soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Bilbao

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Bilbao

Popular Airports from Bilbao

Bilbao airport insights

Tue - Fri - Thu

From ~$24 direct / ~$24 roundtrip

Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air UK, Volotea, easyJet

2-8 months in advance

Sep, Mar, Nov

Watch fares to Milan

Bilbao main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Bilbao used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Bilbao

Best Elite deals from Bilbao

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Lima

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Menorca

Caracas

Fortaleza

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Where can I fly from Bilbao?

What are the most popular destinations from Bilbao?

Are most flights from Bilbao long-haul or short-haul?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Bilbao?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Bilbao?

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Most popular destinations to fly from Bilbao

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Bilbao

Popular Airports from Bilbao

Bilbao airport insights

Tue - Fri - Thu

From ~$24 direct / ~$24 roundtrip

Vueling Airlines, Wizz Air UK, Volotea, easyJet

2-8 months in advance

Sep, Mar, Nov

Watch fares to Milan

Bilbao main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Bilbao used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Bilbao

Best Elite deals from Bilbao

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Cali

Zürich

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Porto

Menorca

Caracas

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Where can I fly from Bilbao for under 100 EUR?

Where can I fly from Bilbao?

What are the most popular destinations from Bilbao?

Are most flights from Bilbao long-haul or short-haul?

Where are the cheapest international flights from Bilbao?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Bilbao?

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